USAWA Store

About Us

MISSION STATEMENT

The USAWA was formed to continue the long standing tradition of old-time weightlifters like Eugen Sandow, Louis Cyr, Arthur Saxon, Hermann Goerner, Warren Lincoln Travis, and many others. We strive to preserve the history of the original forms of weightlifting, which in the past has been referred to as “odd lifting”. Many of the lifts we perform are based on stage acts or challenge lifts of old-time strongmen.

HISTORY

The USAWA was organized in 1987 and was a charter member of the International All-Round Weightlifting Association. The USAWA has over 200 recognized lifts and 10,000 plus records, so any strength athlete can find their niche. We have a drug testing program to insure drug free lifting. Numerous local meets and a National Championships are held each year to find true “all-round” weightlifters.